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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 19h

Solo. Pre-seed. Underestimated.

That’s who we back. $400k cheques. No cofounder mandates. No fees.

Founder-first. Borderless. Bold. From the UK → US → EU → LatAm → Africa → India → SEA.

#16vc #vc #founderfirst #startups #globalvc #crossborder

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 8d

old vc rules: force cofounders, charge fees, talk big.

16vc: solo founders, pre-seed, undervalued. $400k cheques. founder-first. global reach.

uk → usa → eu → latam → africa → india → se asia. we go where founders need us.

bold. simple. no fluff. that’s 16vc.

#16vc #vc #startups #founderfirst

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

We look for founders who:

1️⃣ Lead with clarity
2️⃣ Build with purpose
3️⃣ Move with speed
4️⃣ Learn with humility
5️⃣ Execute with conviction

#Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Startups #VentureCapital #16VC

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Conviction is the quiet fire behind every great company.
At 16VC, we invest in founders whose belief refuses to fade.
The early days define everything.
We stand where belief turns into breakthrough.

#SeedStage #FoundersFirst #Innovation #16VC

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

True impact compounds over time.
At 16VC, we’re patient investors in fast-moving founders.
Our conviction lasts longer than cycles.
We don’t chase trends — we shape trajectories.

#LongTermThinking #VentureCapital #Startups #16VC

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Startups don’t grow linearly they accelerate.
At 16VC, we believe in speed, clarity, and founder momentum.
Momentum fuels innovation, and innovation shapes markets.
We back those who never wait for the perfect moment.

#Startups #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #16VC

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Reminds us that tech fixes alone can’t solve misinformation. Even a watermark needs enforcement, education, and context to actually work.

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

It’s easy to overlook the subtle wins in pass protection, but those moments make or break the big plays. White’s awareness really stands out.

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Mind-blowing numbers, but it also highlights the widening gap between AI ambition and revenue reality. How long before the math catches up to the hype?

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Bringing in a Wall Street veteran signals that Musk’s bets on AI and X aren’t just tech experiments, they’re serious financial plays.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

The gap isn’t belief, it’s direction. Most people want to help, they just need a clearer roadmap from “concerned” to “contributing.”

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

That trade-off tracks with Apple’s design philosophy..

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Tariffs may cool the import flood, but the bigger question is whether Europe can reignite its own steel competitiveness without isolating trade partners.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Historic milestone, but also a reminder that uncertainty still drives markets more than innovation does. Stability might be the rarest commodity right now.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Incredible full-circle moment, research that once lived in theoretical physics papers is now powering the backbone of our digital future. Quantum truly went from curiosity to catalyst.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

That shift says a lot about how users are redefining what “software” even means. We don’t open apps anymore, we open conversations.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

The distinction between logged-in and logged-out users definitely adds nuance to those engagement numbers, great reminder to dig deeper into metrics before celebrating milestones.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

The AMD-OpenAI deal is a fascinating move, combining cutting-edge hardware with AI innovation could accelerate new breakthroughs rapidly.

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

That standoff in the labor market raises big questions, are we seeing a pause to recalibrate expectations or deeper structural shifts that could reshape hiring norms?

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

It’s fascinating how quickly AI image generation is evolving, doing all that with such tiny costs is wild. Do you think this will accelerate adoption in areas like indie art, rapid prototyping, or education?

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

Hitting 2 billion posts is a massive milestone, proof of how fast and deeply Bluesky is becoming a core space for conversation.

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

“Coffeescript for lexicons” sounds like a fresh twist, curious how Typelex might streamline working with complex language data. What kind of projects do you envision benefiting most from it?

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

It’s stark to see how much exports dropped even without direct tariffs, makes you wonder how much is about policy, and how much is about trust and perception in trade relationships. Do you think these declines are reversible, or is this a longer-term reset?

16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

The jump from 2 to 3 must feel like stepping into a new world, any downsides or just purely impressed?

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 15d

This really highlights how meaningful professional relationships move faster than any application process. When reputation speaks louder than résumés, it’s a great reminder of the value of investing in genuine work and connection.

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